We are called to unity, which implies that most things—things outside the faith’s essentials—are not to be fought over, so let’s make unity…
We are called to unity, which implies that most things—things outside the faith’s essentials—are not to be fought over, so let’s make unity…
Having written of his experiences, and noting the hollowness of Christianity in the South—indeed its fraudulent nature—Douglass felt he need to clarify his…
Earth is a temporary place filled with eternal souls--souls better served without our eternal bemoaning of our station.
Having an opinion, however, is not the same as convincing others of its truth or value. Christians are really adept at the first.
These lesser known quotes from the founders are equally important if we want a more thorough understanding of how they viewed God and…
Our best play is defense until someone acts outrageous then call them out? The God of all creation should not be relegated to…
A few months back the twitters and blogosphere erupted over a song by hip-hop artist, Propaganda. I wrote about it as well. The…
The number of Americans who do not identify with any particular religion continues to increase rapidly according to newly released data from Pew…
My friend Joel Rainey recently returned from a trip to Turkey. Joel has been a pastor and church planter, is an author, blogger,…
From Jay Sanders’ Pastoral Ramblings: This is a good time for people who call themselves Christians to question their faith. I don’t mean…
I’m Marty Duren, a freelance writer, content creator, podcaster, and publisher in Nashville, TN. I guess that makes me an entrepreneur-of-all-trades. Formerly a social media strategist at a larger publisher, comms director at a religious nonprofit, and a pastor, Marty Duren Freelance Writing is the new business iteration of a decade-long side-hustle.
I host the Uncommontary Podcast which publishes weekly. Guests range from academics to authors to theologians to activists on subjects related to history, current events, and the impact of evangelicalism on American life. My voice is deep-fried giving rise to being labeled “a country Batman.” Find Uncommontary in your favorite podcast app.
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